Tag: Reunion Duology
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Writer’s Shop Talk: ‘Dear Diary…’
Maddie writes a late journal entry to Libby, detailing her guilty feelings about meeting Professor Jim at the Moonglow Club. She speculates about his interest in the club, describes her outfit and perfume choice, and reflects on their interaction, expressing both admiration and unease. Maddie ends the entry feeling emotionally overwhelmed but content.
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Shall We Dance?
A swinging night at the Moonglow Club unfolds with the Swinging Millers performing classic swing tunes. Jim hesitates to dance due to past insecurities, but Maddie convinces him to join her on the dance floor. As they sway to the music, Jim is haunted by memories of a lost love. This excerpt is from the…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: My Heroine’s Hands
Maddie, a concert pianist with the New York Philharmonic, has smooth, pale skin and beautifully manicured hands with long, agile fingers. Her polished nails reflect her privileged position and dedication to her craft. They signify her drive to excel musically and her innate talent, showcasing her exceptional musician qualities.
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Writer’s Shop Talk: The Fight Scene
Write a physical fight scene. Who is involve? Why are they fighting? Who wins? An hour has elapsed since I left Maddie’s Queens apartment, no thanks to the Big Apple’s traffic. Still exhilarated from our kissing session (but nothing more!) with the charming concert pianist, I now find myself heading back to the Metropolis Arms…
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Musings and Thoughts for Sunday, September 8, 2024, or: A Quick Update from a Tired, Cold Novelist in New England
Mid-Morning, Sunday, September 8, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, folks. It’s a sunny but chilly Sunday morning in my corner of eastern New Hampshire. People who have lived here a long time probably don’t think it’s cold, but this Florida native thinks it is. I wear chilly clothes – long johns, trousers, a blue sweatshirt,…
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On Writing and Storytelling, or: I Wrote My First Fight Scene!
Afternoon, Saturday, September 7, 2024, Madison New Hampshire Hi, Dear Readers. Despite a later than desired start to my novel writing workday yesterday afternoon, I managed to write the fourth and final vignette in Chapter 19, Scene Five. It took me several hours to craft it, but because I decided to go for realism and…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: The Thing About Jim That Most Perplexes Maddie
Maddie struggles to understand Jim’s reluctance to express his feelings despite multiple opportunities. She believes his insecurities and emotional wounds hold him back, and that he could have won over Marty if he had been vulnerable. Despite seeing himself as a “history nerd,” she feels he could have been desirable if he had allowed himself…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Books and the Man – What Would Jim Garraty Be Reading in the Reunion Universe?
In the summer of 2000, Prof. James K. Garraty reads “Downfall” on the Pacific War and “The Bear and the Dragon,” a Tom Clancy novel. He also explores “Great Sex Guide” for personal growth. These diverse reads reflect Jim’s interest in history, fiction, and personal development, enriching his knowledge and understanding.
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A Midweek Musicfest!
Early Afternoon, Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire I woke up later than usual – at 9:30 AM EST – and I am already behind schedule, so, I will just post a few Reunion Duology-related music videos (music that I listen to when I’m working on the novel, mostly). Some songs and compositions should…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Books, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, The Life and Times of Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle: Stories and Tips from Thirteen Years with a Leonberger, Thomas Wikman, World War II (1939-1945)It’s a sunny but cold early fall day in eastern New Hampshire, with a temperature of 64°F (18°C). Eighty-five years ago today, France and Great Britain declared war on Nazi Germany after Hitler’s invasion of Poland. The user is gearing up for a road trip back to South Florida and is working on the novel…
A Certain Point of View, Too 